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Sweet and Sour Chicken with Freeze-Dried Marshmallows

A modern twist on classic sweet and sour chicken.

4servings
40 min
Moderate
Worth the slow weekend prepMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Sweet and Sour Chicken with Freeze-Dried Marshmallows

About this recipe

Delight in a tantalizing fusion of flavors with our Sweet and Sour Chicken, accented with a surprising crunch from freeze-dried marshmallows. This playful yet sophisticated dish brings together succulent chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a luscious sauce that balances sweet and tangy notes. Perfect for adventurous home cooks, this recipe is both exciting and approachable.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 cup freeze-dried marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Cook chicken until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes, and remove from skillet.

  3. 3

    Add bell peppers and onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    In a bowl, whisk pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and chili flakes.

  5. 5

    Return chicken to skillet, pour sauce over, and bring to a simmer.

  6. 6

    In another bowl, mix cornstarch with water, then stir into skillet to thicken the sauce.

  7. 7

    Add pineapple chunks and freeze-dried marshmallows, stirring well to combine.

  8. 8

    Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then serve hot over rice.

Chef's tip

This recipe's playful use of freeze-dried marshmallows is inspired by dessert techniques, lending an unexpected layer to a savory dish.

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